The Penn State Center: Engaging Pittsburgh
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Radio Segments
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Hi-Tech Pretzels: How The Penn State Center Helped A Local Pretzel Maker Stand Out From the Crowd
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“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Deno DeCiantis of the Penn State Center, the business support organization that brings the resources and research capabilities of Penn State University to Western Pennsylvania. Joining Deno are Dick Augustine, owner of Snaffles Pretzels and Dr. Larry Grunden, PennTAP Senior Food Industry Technical Specialist. They discuss the ways in which PennTAP assisted Dick with various aspects of his business, including product development guidance, business plan and label development advice.
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Hands-On Experience with Cooperative Education Programs: The Penn State Center
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Of the methods American colleges and universities use to engage and educate their students, none may be more effective than the hands-on experience provided by cooperative education programs. The Penn State Center, an organization dedicated to bringing the resources of Penn State University to the Pittsburgh area, is no different. Deno DeCiantis, the Director of the Penn State Center, joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss how the Center uses cooperative education to bring students into the real world business experience with contributions that matter. Deno is joined by a pair who were brought together through cooperative education: Dr. Timothy Simpson, professor of mechanical and industrial engineering and Director of Penn State University’s Learning Factory, and Dr. Pete Atherton, Vice President of Technology at Corning Pittsburgh. They’ll discuss the process of how the Learning Factory and Corning Pittsburgh worked together to provide an invaluable learning experience for students.
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Need Technological Resources and Support For Your Company?
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Technology is the driving force behind the success of most any company in the 21st century, but for many startups, knowing where to look to find that technology is a major hurdle that can prevent the entrepreneur from focusing on more important tasks at hand. Frequent American Entrepreneur Radio contributor Deno DeCiantis of the Penn State Center, along with Joe Polk of the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP), join Ron to discuss the options that are available for entrepreneurs in the Western Pennsylvania area.
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It’s Not Easy Going Green, But The Penn State Center & Pittsburgh Green Innovators Are Here to Help
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“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Deno DeCiantis, the President of the Penn State Center, and Tom Bartnik, the Executive Director of Pittsburgh Green Innovators, about how these two groups interact to provide energy efficient solutions to Pittsburgh-area companies who are looking to stay in step with the “green” initiative.
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So Much Research and Innovation: What Can an Entrepreneur Do?
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“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Deno DeCiantis, the Director of the Penn State Center, and Dan Leri, the Director of Penn State University’s Innovation Park research facility, about the role that research and innovation play in creating the “next big thing” in tech startups, and how entrepreneurs can harness the power of tech and innovation in order to give themselves an edge in the marketplace.
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Penn State University and Innovation: Coming Together To Help Your Business!
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“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Deno DeCiantis of the Penn State Center and Dan Leri of Innovation Park at Penn State University about the developments that Penn State University is undergoing in the area of tech transfer, and how the Penn State Center is exposing these developments to the tech sectors of Western Pennsylvania.
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Guest Host Mark Laskow Profiles The Penn State Center
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American Entrepreneur Radio Guest Host Mark Laskow talks with Deno DeCiantis of the Penn State Center and David Riley of the Penn State Center’s Mid Atlantic Solar Resource and Training Center about the many resources that the Center offers to entrepreneurs of companies both large and small.
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Why Can Continued Collegiate Education Be Important In Business?
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“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris profiles the Continuing Education Program at the Penn State Center, as he talks with Deno DeCiantis, the Director of the Penn State Center, as well as Marian Vendemia, the Continuing Education Director at the Penn State University Beaver campus.
About The Center
The Penn State Center develops and strengthens local relationships to connect and engage the entire University with local partners. Our team in Pittsburgh is your liaison to Penn State resources.
Supporting Businesses and Corporations
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Offering resources to help businesses succeed and employ more Pittsburghers
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Developing and retaining Pennsylvania’s highest-quality workforce
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Furthering research and development to discover better products and processes
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Pilot-testing scientific and technical ideas with community businesses
Strengthening Communities and Families
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Delivering education about energy, nutrition, budget management, youth development, urban gardening, landscaping, and more
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Giving residents local access to Penn State degrees and certifications
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Involving Penn State faculty and students in issues relevant to local communities
Creating a Bridge to Success for Pittsburgh Leaders
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Providing information to local government, community organizers, and corporate leaders
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Partnering with academic institutions to further Pittsburgh’s development as a progressive city
About Dr. Deno De Ciantis
Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center: Engaging Pittsburgh. His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners. This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations. Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.
He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.
He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.
Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center: Engaging Pittsburgh. His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners. This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations. Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.
He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.
He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.
Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center: Engaging Pittsburgh. His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners. This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations. Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.
He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.
He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.
Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center: Engaging Pittsburgh. His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners. This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations. Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.
He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.
He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.
Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center: Engaging Pittsburgh. His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners. This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations. Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.
He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.
He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.
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